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Baw Baw Shire - 30 years on.

by Yvette BrandDecember 1994 marked a new era in local government. The Kennett state government had taken a knife and slashed local councils across the state. The reforms dissolved 210 councils, sacked 1600 elected councillors and created 78 new...

Yvette Brand

10 Dec 2024

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Inspiring young women to achieve

by Yvette BrandA fashion designer, social worker and two defence force employees inspired year 10 students with their stories of career dreams, setbacks and achievements at the annual Inspiring Young Women dinner. Hosted by Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN, 50...

Yvette Brand

06 Nov 2024

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Craft and friendshipthe foundation fornew CWA branch

by Yvette BrandFor 97 years, the Country Women’s Association has been a staple in regional areas with members providing friendship, support, and of course scones, to communities as a gesture of how things are done in the country. At a time when many...

Yvette Brand

29 Oct 2024

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Funds promised for Weebar Rd roundabout

by Yvette BrandA roundabout that holds the key to opening the doors to 5000 new homes in Drouin will be funded as part of a Federal Coalition Housing Infrastructure Program unveiled on the weekend. The $5 million Weebar Rd roundabout, at the Main...

Yvette Brand

22 Oct 2024

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Candidates speak up at forum

by Yvette BrandThe need for teamwork and a more united council was a common message among Baw Baw Shire Council election candidates when they addressed a forum in Warragul on Thursday night. While acknowledging not all councillors will agree on...

Yvette Brand

01 Oct 2024

The Warragul and Drouin Gazette

23 seek election

by Yvette Brand Twenty three candidates will have the next 32 days to convince Baw Baw Shire residents why they should be one of the nine councillors elected to the next council group. While a number of candidates are focussed on the traditional...

Yvette Brand

23 Sep 2024